February 24th, 2010 — Clothes, Gun Safety, Hunting
Here are some important considerations to make when it comes to hunting safety:
- First and foremost, you should always assume that every gun that you come in contact with is loaded.
- Second, you are always going to want to control the muzzle. The way that you can achieve this is by pointing your gun in a direction that is safe.
- Now, you are going to want to keep your finger completely away from the trigger until the point where you are ready to actually fire the gun.
- You are always going to want to be sure of your intended target and everything that is around your target.
- Wearing hunter orange makes you a lot safer than wearing any other color. You will not stand out to the deer that you are hunting as they cannot perceive the color the way that we do. However, the bright orange color can be spotted from far away and you will never be mistaken for a target.
Deer are lacking the red-sensitive cone cells that are required in their eyes for them to determine the differences between red and orange and green and brown. Having this type of blindness mean that deer will not be able to pick you out in the trees, but other hunters certainly will be able to. Using fluorescent types of colors like hunter orange is going to look brighter to a human with a gun, while deer will have difficulty seeing the colors and will mistake you for the foliage in the woods. This means that you are safe when you wear hunter orange, and yet it will have no negative impact on your ability to go hunting successfully.
Simply put, wearing the hunter orange color is capable of saving lives. Fluorescent orange varieties of safety clothing are quite effectiveness. Big game hunters that wear hunter orange can go hunting without having to worry about being mistakenly shot by a hunter that is also out in the woods enjoying the deer season. So if you are serious about going hunting and you want to be safe and protected without hampering your ability to sneak up on a good target, wearing hunter orange is a great way to go.
In the past, wearing camouflage colors was the way to enjoy a good day of hunting because the deer could not see you in the brush. Unfortunately, hunters cannot see you either, and they will sooner perceive you to be a deer or other animal than a person when you are running around in the colors of the trees. This is why wearing hunter orange is so vitally important – It may even save your life someday.
Photo Credits: J. Kraemer
Originally posted 2009-10-26 03:57:52. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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January 30th, 2010 — Hunting, binoculars
If you are planning on going hunting and you want to be able to see your chosen target from far away, then one of the most useful tools that you can have on you is a good pair of binoculars. Any hunter that has spent a significant amount of time in a deer stand is going to tell you that having a good pair of binoculars can work wonders when it comes to improving your odds of success at hunting. Here are some things that you are going to want to consider when it comes to buying hunting binoculars and getting the most use out of them.
Price and Value of Binoculars
Some of the best types of values for hunters today are going to come in the mid-priced prism binoculars for hunters. These are binoculars that are going to do some of the best jobs when it comes to most hunting enthusiasts. Waterproofing is going to be a must have when it comes to your hunting binoculars, and many of the mid-priced prism binoculars are going to offer this feature to you.
Keep in mind: While you can certainly buy sharper binoculars in similarly priced binoculars, they are often fragile and bulky, and unfortunately many of them also lack the waterproofing that you need for a good pair of hunting binoculars.
Features
Binoculars that have top of the line features such as phase correction and heavy rubber armor or nitrogen purging and rugged assembly tend only to be available in the most high priced optics from Europe, but finally these types of binoculars are becoming available elsewhere as well. Make sure that you fully understand a specific feature before you spend a lot of money on it though, because some of these features are not worth what the manufacturers are asking for them.
Compact Binoculars
Many hunters are going to be well served when they purchase a pair of full sized or mid sized binoculars, so the small compact style binoculars are not going to be the best option for you to choose. There is nothing wrong with choosing such a small compact style binocular, but they only have 20 mm to 25 mm objective lenses and you may decide that you want to go with something better instead.
Some Porro style prism binoculars that are on the market are available with individual focus mechanisms for the eyepiece where each of the eyepieces is actually focused separately. Keep in mind that this style of binoculars is not actually as versatile in comparison to center focus styles of binoculars, but if you do most of your hunting viewing from a single distance then they should work just fine for you.
Shopping around and comparing different brands and styles is going to be the best way for you to figure out which binoculars are best going to suit your needs.
Photo Credits: jlcwalker
Originally posted 2009-10-01 03:08:44. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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January 27th, 2010 — Hunting
One of the things that is most fascinating when it comes to going hunting is to choose the right hunting spot. Obviously you should be choosing a place where you are going to find the animal that you are looking to hunt – So you should be choosing a hunting spot that is going to show some evidence that said animal has been around. Access is another issue that you are going to want to consider when it comes to choosing a hunting spot. Some hunters tend to like spots that are easy for them to get to while other hunters are willing to work hard to find the right spot because it means better hiding. There are definitely quite a few hunters out there that appear to like spots that require significantly more effort for them, because they are usually acting on the theory or the belief that the harder a specific spot is for them to get to, the less likely it will be to be hunted by others.
Still, the entire process behind selecting a hunting spot and then determining whether or not it is going to be a good spot is something that is important for you to personally understand. The ability for you to determine whether or not a spot is going to be a good one is about more than merely a sixth sense that only hunters seem to have. Hunters tend to select their hunting spots based on knowledge, experience and skill. Just like many other aspects and elements of hunting, selecting the place to hunt is a skill that is learned.
If you are new to the concept of choosing a hunting spot, then there are definitely going to be a few common sense things that you should be keeping in mind. You can learn a lot about what goes into making a good hunting spot, and you can take this information and apply it to make sure that you are choosing a hunting spot out there that is actually going to benefit you in some way.
One of the things that you are going to want to remember when it comes to choosing an ideal hunting spot when you go out into the woods, is that you need to keep in mind the preferences and the habits of the animal that you have decided to go hunting for. Where does this animal choose to bed down, and when do they generally choose to bed down? What types of food does the animal tend to prefer eating? Does this animal generally hang around in a group, or is the prey that you are hunting for one that prefers to be alone more often than not? Are the animals in the area that you are hunting in going to be spooked easily, or do they tend to be more accustomed to visits from humans and having humans around them?
Continued in part 2…
Photo Credits: Dreggers
Originally posted 2009-09-28 03:04:26. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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December 9th, 2009 — Fishing Trips, Hunting, Hunting Trips
If you want to avoid looking like a complete rookie when it comes to going hunting or fishing, then you need to know how to prepare and pack. You should start to prepare for a big hunting or fishing trip well before hand so that you can avoid any embarrassment. Nobody wants to have to admit that they forgot something vitally important when it’s too late to go back.
1 – First and foremost, you need to know your destination and your itinerary. Make sure that you are leaving your itinerary and a detailed plan behind with someone responsible, especially if you are going out alone. This way, if you do not return on time, somebody knows that you may need help.
2 – Verify where your final destination is going to be, and how you intend to get there. Will you be hiking or will you be driving? Do you need a backpack? If you need a backpack and specific supplies, make sure that you have enough space for all your gear and that your backpack is comfortable. You should have a backpack with a large and padded belt around the waist so that some of the load is transferred away from your back and to your hips instead.
3 – Divide all of your gear into smaller batches that can be stored separately. Cooking gear can go into one bag, fishing implements in another, camping gear in a third, and so on and so forth. This makes finding your gear quicker and easier, and ensures that nothing is forgotten when packing and preparing for the trip.
4 – If you are fishing or shooting, invest in a hard case. These are available at most hunting and fishing stores, and they are excellent for fishing rods and rifles. Hard cases go for $100 to $400 depending on the case, but they are well worth the investment because they keep all of your supplies together and keep them safe and secure at the same time.
5 -Make sure that you assess the specific maintenance needs of your hunting or fishing equipment beforehand. Always carry your repair tools with you, including screwdriver, cleaning supplies, pliers and oil so that you can repair and maintain your equipment as needed.
6 – Make sure that you have a GPS implement. Handheld GPS elements are a little pricey, but the $125 or so you will spend on a basic one will be well worth the investment the first time you lose your way during a hunting or fishing trip. Make sure that you practice using your GPS instrument before you go out, and make sure that you also have a map and a compass on hand.
7 – Get good boots if you do not already have a good pair, and make sure that you are packing extra socks. Medium weight socks are a good choice, especially if they are wool or a wool and synthetic blend. You may end up spending a little bit of money per pair, but your feet will end up loving you for it.
8 – Finally, make sure to plan for dressing in layers because then you will be able to add and remove layers as needed depending on the weather and climate. You will need to add and to remove insulation as you encounter different situations, so dressing in layers makes this a lot easier.
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Originally posted 2009-08-10 05:38:56. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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